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Red Silk

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Pyrus communis L. European pear · Fruit crops · bred by C. B. CORDY (dcd) Exec Testam : D.CORDY C/O F. G. GAMBLE (US)

also searched as: ред силк

Variety description

10 August 2026

Fruits of this sample possess uneven coloration: the side facing the sun is colored red, while the shaded side remains green. The fruit surface has a characteristic silky texture.

The plant is a naturally semi-dwarf tree with a spreading crown. The fruits are suitable for fresh consumption and culinary use, are distinguished by a good balance of sugar and acid, and also contain firm edible seeds.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

QZ

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
C. B. CORDY (dcd) Exec Testam : D.CORDY C/O F. G. GAMBLE (US) Developed the variety
Applicant
Domaine de Castang SA (FR) 70 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Domaine de Castang SA (FR) 70 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
Domaine de Castang SA (FR) 70 Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

  • FR France Active

    № 0063258

    Application
    31 December 1989
    Registration
    1 January 1995

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

France № 8277
Terminated
  1. Application filed 23 January 1989
  2. Registered 5 June 1997
  3. Entry closed 10 May 2022

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